The top players eligible for the 2018 NFL Draft will be poked and prodded, weighed and measured, questioned and quizzed and anything else the league’s 32 teams deem necessary to know during this week’s NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis.

Among those participating are San Diego State running back Rashaad Penny, cornerback Kameron Kelly, fullback Nick Bawden and tight end David Wells.

The Aztecs, Central Florida and Western Michigan all have four players at the combine, the most representation among non-Power Five schools. Ten Mountain West players have been invited to the combine, with Boise State’s two players second to the Aztecs’ four invitees.

Seven schools will be sending at least eight players, led by Alabama with 14.

Psychological testing, medical exams and individual team interviews are conducted during the week. Measurable drills, which include the 40-yard dash, bench press, vertical jump, broad jump, three-cone drill and shuttle run, will be conducted in position groups over a four-day period that begins Friday.

Fans can watch live on NFL.com/combine/live, beginning at 6 a.m. PT.

Here’s a glance at the four Aztecs who will be participating in the combine:

Rashaad Penny, RB, 5-11, 220

Draft projection: Second round

Outlook: His NFL.com profile strips away the excitement that Penny generated last season as one of the most dynamic players in school history. It includes lines like “has the desired NFL size for an every-down back,” “patient runner who is extremely effective at running defenders into trouble” and “arm tacklers won’t cut it.”

OK, so the website can’t get caught up in the emotion of a player who led the nation in rushing with a school-record 2,248 yards and 23 touchdowns and tied the FBS career record for kickoff returns for a touchdown (seven).

The NFL.com analysis also questions Penny’s top-end speed, calling him a “one-speed runner without a big burst gear to clear first- and second-level defenders cleanly” and adding that he “may not have the long speed to pull away from tacklers and hit big chunk runs.”

Aztecs fans could point to a dozen runs last season of 40 yards or more, or that no one can remember Penny being caught from behind.

It will be interesting to see what Penny’s 40 time is at the combine. SDSU coach Rocky Long never allowed players to race because of concerns that someone would unnecessarily pull a hamstring. The result? Twenty-some Aztecs players — Penny among them — all said they were the fastest on the team.

On-field workout: Friday

Kameron Kelly, CB, 6-2, 200

Draft projection: Second round

Outlook: He switched to cornerback in 2017 after the departure of teammate Damontae Kazee, but pro scouts are mixed on whether he would be a better cornerback or safety at the next level. Those who project him at cornerback like his long arms. He intercepted eight passes over the last two seasons, utilizing skills that made him a standout high school receiver. One criticism that stood out in the NFL.com analysis: “needs to get strong for run support.”

On-field workout: Monday

Nick Bawden, FB, 6-3, 245

Draft projection: Seventh round or preferred free agent

Outlook: Had Bawden remained at quarterback, his position when he arrived at SDSU, he might now be preparing to head out into the real world. Switched to fullback three years ago, he discovered that not only did he enjoy dishing out punishment more than taking it, but that he might be able to make a living doing it. While fewer teams use fullbacks than in the past, Bawden’s efforts leading the way for D.J. Pumphrey and Penny in recent seasons opened some eyes. He also displayed an ability to catch the ball out of the backfield — frequently one-handed since he played much of the season with his broken right hand encased like a club — which will help him make a team as well.

On-field workout: Friday

David Wells, TE, 6-5, 255

Draft projection: Seventh round or preferred free agent

Outlook: Wells had a breakout season offensively in 2016, catching 25 passes for 294 yards and four touchdowns. Those numbers dipped to nine catches for 133 yards and two touchdowns last season after he got off to a slow start while recovering from a foot injury. He proved his worth for the Aztecs with his blocking ability in the run game, and that is what pro scouts most value. They would like to see him get more physical as a run blocker, according to the NFL.com analysis.

On-field workout: Saturday

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On-field workout schedule:

Friday — Running backs, offensive lineman, kickers

Saturday — Quarterbacks, wide receivers, tight ends

Sunday — Linebackers and defensive lineman

Monday — Defensive backs

Live NFL Network coverage begins each day at 6 a.m. PT. Fans also can follow online at nfl.com/combine/live.

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